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Event planner Lynnette Abbott has started a Kickstarter campaign so she can print her first run of party supplies with characters of color. (Photo by Craft My Occasion) By Taylor Pittman, huffingtonpost.com After noticing the […]

Berkeley professor Angela Onwuachi-Willig is well versed in employment discrimination so she’s using her expertise to take on school policies that discriminate against Black students by attempting to ban or punish students who wear dreadlocks […]

Last weekend comedian, actress and author Sherri Shepherd bought her “Wiser, Prettier, Funnier & Tired” tour to the Comedy Zone in Mandarin. A former legal secretary, Sherri is traveling the country sharing her life with […]

Deannia Hester was crowned 2017 Ms. US Continental last weekend in Savannah, Georgia. The US Continental Pageant was developed to recognize the modern woman of the 21st century for their strengths, accomplishments, intelligence, integrity, strong […]

“Simply the Best” was the surprise theme for the 75th birthday celebration for Jacksonville native and 1961 Stanton High School graduate Julius Fowler. Hundreds of family and friends gathered to commemorative his golden birthday milestone. […]

The Miles Jay Manhattan Jazz Café and Lounge opened their doors to patrons last week to a crowd of family, friends and neighbors with a generous serving of food, music and old fashioned southern hospitality with […]

On Wednesday, July 5th a birthday celebration honoring fashion maven Padrica Mendez was held at St. Johns Town Center Maggiano’s Italian Restaurant. The theme for the evening was “Dinner with a Diva.” Ms Mendez was […]

DREAMS COME TRUE when creative minds have access to hands on, career workshops that allow them to acquire skills in communication techniques, leadership qualities, and networking strategies. Disney Dreamers Academy applicants answer essay questions about […]

By Lynn Jones There’s a new hot spot located in downtown Jacksonville! Breezy Jazz Club opened last week to a VIP crown of local journalist, jazz enthusiasts, artist and disc jockeys. Headlining the menu were […]

The 2017 Essence Festival was attended by hundreds of thousands of fans devoted to the magazines mission and focus. Oscar Award-winning actress and style icon Halle Berry kicked off the daytime activities and headlining this […]